Upcoming Events

Lillian Smith's Killer of the Dream (Exhibit)

05/16/2025 @ 9:00am - 06/27/2025 @ 5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Ben May Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Exhibits

Event Details:

Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail

Read & Play Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.

We will also have a special guest, Courtney Thomson, from the Children's & Women's Hospital. She will promote booster seat safety, share the story of Clifford Takes a Ride, and provide coloring sheets and books.

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Games

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker sessions, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it!

This program is best suited for ages 3-5 and uses fun, engaging activities for hidden learning! Wear your play clothes – it might get messy!

For more information, call 251-340-1325 or email Main's Youth Desk at mainyou@mplonline.org.

Bad Art Afternoon

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Teen Room (Main)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Oh no, it's a bad art day!

Join us at Ben May Main Library in the Teen Space to make unique and unusual art with all the supplies we can find.

Special Performer: Bill Packard the Magic Man “Live and in Color”

10:00am - 11:00am

All Ages

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Registration Required

Event Details:

With the 2025 CSLP theme "Color Our World" in mind, Magic Man Entertainment is excited to present Bill Packard the Magic Man's "Alive and in Color" show.

Special Performer: Bill Packard the Magic Man “Live and in Color”

1:00pm - 2:00pm

All Ages

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Registration Required

Event Details:

With the 2025 CSLP theme "Color Our World" in mind, Magic Man Entertainment is excited to present Bill Packard the Magic Man's "Alive and in Color" show.

Teen Anime Hangout

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Teen Room (Main)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Reader’s Theater at Main

10:00am - 11:00am

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for a theatrical experience!

Thrilling Thursdays at Main

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

Let’s enjoy Thursdays with fun and exciting activities!

A Stitch in Time

3:30pm - 5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Creative hands at work!

Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Room to work on your Cross Stitch projects, and chat with fellow crafters. Beginners are welcome! If you would like to learn to Cross Stitch, we’d be happy to teach you. Come create unique art of your favorite tv shows, holidays, animes, kpop and more. Pick up a free “Make and Take” kit. This class is designed for adults and teens but children accompanied by adults are also welcome.

Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, or for additional information, please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1458.

The 92nd Division Buffalo Soldiers of WWII Film Festival presented by Legacy 166

2:00pm - 5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

The Battle of the Bulge: Uncovering the story of 11 brave soldiers.

Read & Play Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.

For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Card Making: Embrace Your Inner Artist

10:30am - 11:30am

Adults

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Enjoy a day filled with fun and card-making!

Join us in the Miss Emma Cortez Harris Room at Ben May Main Library to socialize, create, and experience joy as we make cards and embrace your inner artist.

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Games

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker sessions, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it!

This program is best suited for ages 3-5 and uses fun, engaging activities for hidden learning! Wear your play clothes – it might get messy!

For more information, call 251-340-1325 or email Main's Youth Desk at mainyou@mplonline.org.

Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

10:00am - 11:00am

All Ages

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us on a colorful adventure!

Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

1:00pm - 2:00pm

All Ages

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us on a colorful adventure!

Teen Anime Hangout

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Teen Room (Main)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Reader’s Theater at Main

10:00am - 11:00am

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for a theatrical experience!

Thrilling Thursdays at Main

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

Let’s enjoy Thursdays with fun and exciting activities!

The Unravellers Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?

Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join!

Registration is recommended! To register, please call 251-340-1458 or email at wjohnson@mplonline.org.

Saturday Morning Cartoon

10:00am - 11:30am

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies

Event Details:

Let's enjoy a Saturday Morning Cartoon & have some fun at the Ben May Main Library!

Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence (Documentary)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies, Exhibits

Event Details:

Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail

Read & Play Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.

For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)

Age Group: Ages 0-5

Program Type: Games

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker sessions, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it!

This program is best suited for ages 3-5 and uses fun, engaging activities for hidden learning! Wear your play clothes – it might get messy!

For more information, call 251-340-1325 or email Main's Youth Desk at mainyou@mplonline.org.

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